NAN
Nadi
Fiji
15,860 km
9,855 miles
NDM
Mendi
Ethiopia
Distance
15,860 km
9,855 mi / 8,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
263°
west

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NAN NDM
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code NAN NDM
ICAO Code NFFN HAMN
City Nadi Mendi
Country Fiji Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 59 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 9.770000, 35.100000

Nadi (NAN) to Mendi (NDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Mendi Airport (NDM) in Mendi, Ethiopia is 15,860 kilometers (9,855 miles / 8,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Fiji with Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:07 in Nadi, it's 13:07 in Mendi. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,441 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi (NDM) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nadi International Airport (NAN) and Mendi Airport (NDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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